PowerShell - Operators
What will be the output of this PowerShell script?
$x = $false
$y = $true
if (-not $x -and $y) { 'Pass' } else { 'Fail' }
What will be the output of this PowerShell script?
medium📝 Command Output Q4 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Evaluate -not $x
$x is $false, so -not $false is $true.Step 2: Evaluate the entire condition
$true -and $y ($true) results in $true.Step 3: Determine output
Since condition is true, the 'Pass' string is output.Final Answer:
Pass -> Option BQuick Check:
Negate false is true, and true and true is true [OK]
Quick Trick: Negate false to true, then -and with true yields true [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Ignoring operator precedence
- Misunderstanding -not effect
- Assuming output is Fail due to $x false
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